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Cool by council estate scumbag	Oct 22nd, 2007 04:20:37 AM
This film is beginning to sound like it might be worth seeing. When i first heard about it, I wasn't keen, although i thought it'd be cool to see 2D back again. bring it on.
Saw this, really liked it by Heleno	Oct 22nd, 2007 04:23:16 AM
Not sure I'd go so far as 4.5 out of 5, but it's really good fun. Not sure I'd say that sequels are inevitable either - it's a perfectly nice little standalone film.
I'm not one to bulk at female nudity by barnaby jones	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:06:26 AM
but if you guys and the site want to keep some credibility i'd lose the banners.
Thought this looked pretty funny, trailer sold the concept well by KillaKane	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:18:12 AM
Disney sending itself up, reminded me of Elf in it's lampooning of what is ripe territory for a skewed fairytale comedy.
5 stars by sfaltern8	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:44:44 AM
I was also at this screening, and boy was I surprised at how much I loved this film. That's two fantasy/childrens films which I came in with very low expecations and left the theatre humming a tune, having thoroughly enjoyed the experiences (the other being Stardust). I completely agree this will do very well. Having seen so many Disney films, this really captured the feel of a classic fairy tale, while giving it a modern spiin. Now when you hear "modern spin", please don't think of Shrek or Sharks Tale or Happily N'Ever After. There are no hip references to Britney or the Godfather. Just pure humor which hits at both kids and adults.
Amy Adams deserves it by ButtfuckZydeco	Oct 22nd, 2007 06:33:51 AM
Junebug was pretty goofy, but she was great in it.
UNDERWORLD is goofy, by ImFixingtoDie	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:02:19 AM
JUNEBUG is pitch perfect. One of the best films of its years.
Amy Adams is captivating by PullMyFinger	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:51:46 AM
She's one of those rare girls that just sparkles on screen and makes me want to see anything she is in. I like the trailer for Enchanted as well.
Cyclops run over by a pack of bicyclists... by Osmosis Jones	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:57:37 AM
= comedy gold.
Cyclops run over by a pack of bicyclists: worth the admission ti by TheMarineBiologist	Oct 22nd, 2007 09:59:19 AM
Then again, I'm also a die-hard Disney fan, so I'd have to be there anyway...
cket. by TheMarineBiologist	Oct 22nd, 2007 10:00:08 AM
Damn AICN Talkback Forms...
this is Snow White? by Bloo	Oct 22nd, 2007 10:21:15 AM
I got the impression it was an "original" type fairy tale not an existing one don't get me wrong I love skewed fairy tales and when they mix things up, like in the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" where the Princess in the Pea story gets skwed and twisted and refrences Ella of the Cinders (aka Cinderella) but I really didn't think this was based on Snow white sorry for the rant
Can't wait to see this movie! by spikebad666	Oct 22nd, 2007 10:43:05 AM
It looks like it is going to be a new disney classic. And I'm just dying to see some 2D animation again. The only good 3D films are Pixar, and they should be the only ones worth seeing.
yeah, 2D animation is awesome... by www.revyou.tv	Oct 22nd, 2007 11:27:16 AM
...but I wish Disney would have done it themselves. Word is that the 2D in this film was done by an outside company. Personally, as awesome as this film might be, I'd gladly trade it for an entire 2D film that was on the same level as Disney renaissance flicks like LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY & THE BEAST and ALADDIN. I mean, it's like Pixar live action (which they're doing) - it just doesn't seem right. Plus, let's not forget the live action/animated debacle that was COOL WORLD.
Surprised by sapno_krei	Oct 22nd, 2007 12:44:59 PM
I'm surprised by th egood reviews for this thing so far. As a Disney freak, I'm used to movies from the mouse house (particularly their live-action forays) getting lambasted sight unseen. When I heard about the concept way back when, I think I groaned out loud. the trailer wiped away some of that trepidation, I hope the film delivers.
I remember when charming, witty, and mesmerizing by freydis	Oct 22nd, 2007 01:13:06 PM
meant Disney all by itself... I'd love for those days to come again. Growing up with that string of Little Mermaid-Beauty and the Beast- Aladdin-Lion King is bound to spoil anyone, I guess.
ditto on the banners by freydis	Oct 22nd, 2007 01:16:54 PM
flashing images of pain and terror just don't float my boat, I guess.
People love this movie. I wanted to. by Bungion Boy	Oct 22nd, 2007 01:17:53 PM
But I just didn't. I wanted to sit in the theatre and be transported to a magical Disney world, as I have been by so many of their classic animated films. But the animation has a lame modern sensibility. It even has an Ogre clearly meant to remind us of Shrek. And Amy Adams would have seemed a lot more magical, if they didn't make New York into a ridiculous magical place. I wanted to see the New York that I live in reacting to the one magical princess that is transforming it. But in the film, New York is already full of weird, colorful characters. The scene in Central Park seems destined to turn into a musical number, because even before Adams gets there, everyone in the park is dressed in costumes, walking on stilts, holding balloons, smiling, etc. Where are the grumpy assholes whose hearts melt when a pretty girl starts singing? Where are the homeless people? I know this is a Disney movie but I was bored and it felt lazy. By making the romantic subplot so run of the mill, and showing scenes like costume balls going on at Tavern on the Green gave me an overdose of cute. I wanted to be transformed by the beautiful princess, but I was sad to see that I was the only one who was still living in the real world.
It's actually a pretty sharp parody by Womb2dooM	Oct 22nd, 2007 05:58:55 PM
I enjoyed it thoroughly except for a slightly anti-climactic ending. Amy Adams is a revelation and James Marsden is emerging as one the most entertaining actors out there right now. Dr Grey couldn't have been more boring but perhaps that was the point. Quick question; how does he see out of those two piss-holes in the snow he calls eyes?
www.revyou.tv by Jesus of Suburbia	Oct 22nd, 2007 06:15:43 PM
I don't think the animation (Disney doing 2-D again!!! JOY!!!) was done by an outside studio. John Lasseter rehired all the animators that were laid off when the 2-D wing shut down (or at least most of them), and the visual style of the animation looked just like the Disney films of the early 90's. Disney as it should be is back!!!
Kinda looking forward. by jimbojones123	Oct 22nd, 2007 07:51:26 PM
Daughter is actually having an Enchanted B-day party at the theater. Maybe I won't have to take as many Potty Train trips to the bathroom as I thought.
Racist trailer by CQuest	Oct 23rd, 2007 05:48:16 AM
the dude says something like "ill tame this wild beast" talkin about the bus....and then sticks his sword in it. then out walks the fattest, blackest big lipped, messed up hair, angry black woman bus driver. i mean every stereotype u could ever imagine for a fat black mammy was totally placed into this character. then she says some crazy mumbo jumbo what white people like to call "jive talk" to the prince and actually GROWLS at him. seriously. its BAD. like really really bad.
Does the James Marsden character turn out to be gay? by Knuckleduster	Oct 23rd, 2007 07:27:37 AM
Can't help thinking the guy's gay.
I know the audience couldn't be more different by skimn	Oct 23rd, 2007 12:39:57 PM
but I hope this doesn't steamroll over The Mist, that opens that weekend also.
Lassiter had nothing to do... by Sir Hilary Bray	Oct 23rd, 2007 01:18:10 PM
...with this movie. Neither did Disney Feature Animation. The hand-drawn animation was done by James Baxter and his studio (made up of LOTS of former Disney animator) and the CG by the Tippett Studio. Let's give credit where it's due.

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